DUAL ENROLLMENT ARTICULATION AGREEMENT FOR THE HOME EDUCATION PROGRAM THIS DUAL ENROLLMENT ARTICULATION AGREEMENT (“Agreement”), between the University of Florida Board of Trustees (the “University”, or “UF”), a public body corporate of the state of Florida, and [insert Parent’s name](the “Parent”), at [insert address], on behalf and for the benefit of [insert student name](the “Student”), collectively (the "Home School”), is entered into on this _ day of May, 2017, for the purpose of enhancing learning opportunities for [insert student name], who is attending the home education program at [insert address], through the Dual Enrollment program, as encouraged by Section 1007.22 and 1007.271 of the Florida Statutes. NOW IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FOREGOING, the mutual undertakings and benefits to accrue to both parties, UF and the Home School, collectively (the “Parties”), agree as follows: I. TERM The term of this Agreement shall be effective as of July 1, 2017, is subject to annual review, and shall continue until June 30, 2018, unless terminated by either party or extended by amendment to this Agreement, in accordance with this Agreement. Such termination shall be upon thirty (30) days advance written notice. Such termination shall not affect the rights and duties of the Parties under this Agreement with respect to the Dual Enrollment students enrolled in the then current UF academic semester. II. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS A. Purpose. The purpose of Dual Enrollment is to allow acceleration of eligible secondary students while still enrolled in school to take courses offered by UF, through its online process or the on campus process for Alachua County residents only, that count toward high school credit and toward a university degree. B. Length. Participation in Dual Enrollment may not exceed two academic years. For the purposes of this agreement, students transition from one school year to the next in August of each year. Students are authorized to take up to 2 courses and no more than 11 credit hours per semester. C. Credits. Dual Enrollment credits may be in addition to the normal school load or a part of the student's regular load. The list of UF’s eligible Dual Enrollment courses is available in Appendix A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. D. Initial Eligibility Criteria. UF agrees to permit the secondary students participating in a home education program, as defined in Section 1002.01, F. S., who have not affiliated with the applicable school board or who have registered with the applicable school board in name only but have not registered as a diploma-seeking student, and otherwise meet the criteria of Section 1007.271(13)(a), F. S.. UF retains the right to change the GPA and minimum test score requirements within its sole discretion. The Home School will be notified in writing if a change is made. Exceptions to these requirements may be granted on an individual basis if agreed upon in writing and signed by both Parties. Students participating in Dual Enrollment options must meet the following initial student eligibility requirements: 1. Enrolled in a course of study which will fulfill requirements for high school graduation; 2. One of the following minimum standardized test scores: composite PSAT score of 1030
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DUAL ENROLLMENT ARTICULATION AGREEMENT
FOR
THE HOME EDUCATION PROGRAM
THIS DUAL ENROLLMENT ARTICULATION AGREEMENT (“Agreement”), between the University
of Florida Board of Trustees (the “University”, or “UF”), a public body corporate of the state of Florida, and
[insert Parent’s name](the “Parent”), at [insert address], on behalf and for the benefit of [insert student
name](the “Student”), collectively (the "Home School”), is entered into on this _ day of May, 2017, for the
purpose of enhancing learning opportunities for [insert student name], who is attending the home education
program at [insert address], through the Dual Enrollment program, as encouraged by Section 1007.22 and
1007.271 of the Florida Statutes.
NOW IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FOREGOING, the mutual undertakings and benefits to accrue to
both parties, UF and the Home School, collectively (the “Parties”), agree as follows:
I. TERM
The term of this Agreement shall be effective as of July 1, 2017, is subject to annual review, and shall
continue until June 30, 2018, unless terminated by either party or extended by amendment to this
Agreement, in accordance with this Agreement. Such termination shall be upon thirty (30) days advance
written notice. Such termination shall not affect the rights and duties of the Parties under this Agreement
with respect to the Dual Enrollment students enrolled in the then current UF academic semester.
II. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
A. Purpose. The purpose of Dual Enrollment is to allow acceleration of eligible secondary students while
still enrolled in school to take courses offered by UF, through its online process or the on campus
process for Alachua County residents only, that count toward high school credit and toward a university
degree.
B. Length. Participation in Dual Enrollment may not exceed two academic years. For the purposes of this
agreement, students transition from one school year to the next in August of each year. Students are
authorized to take up to 2 courses and no more than 11 credit hours per semester.
C. Credits. Dual Enrollment credits may be in addition to the normal school load or a part of the student's
regular load. The list of UF’s eligible Dual Enrollment courses is available in Appendix A, which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
D. Initial Eligibility Criteria. UF agrees to permit the secondary students participating in a home
education program, as defined in Section 1002.01, F. S., who have not affiliated with the applicable
school board or who have registered with the applicable school board in name only but have not
registered as a diploma-seeking student, and otherwise meet the criteria of Section 1007.271(13)(a), F.
S.. UF retains the right to change the GPA and minimum test score requirements within its sole
discretion. The Home School will be notified in writing if a change is made. Exceptions to these
requirements may be granted on an individual basis if agreed upon in writing and signed by both
Parties. Students participating in Dual Enrollment options must meet the following initial student
eligibility requirements:
1. Enrolled in a course of study which will fulfill requirements for high school graduation;
2. One of the following minimum standardized test scores: composite PSAT score of 1030
composite SAT score of 1000 or composite ACT score of 21;
3. Satisfy any course prerequisites, including but not limited to placement exams; and,
4. Meet any additional criteria set by UF.
E. Continuing Eligibility Criteria. Students who will graduate from high school prior to completion of
the postsecondary course may not register for the course through Dual Enrollment. Exceptions to these
requirements may be granted on an individual basis if agreed upon in writing and signed by both
Parties. Dual Enrollment students are responsible for following UF’s Student Code of Conduct that
outlines acceptable and unacceptable academic or behavioral misconduct for UF students, such
behavior includes cheating and plagiarism, etc. The UF Student Code of Conduct delineates appropriate
disciplinary procedures and sanctions in the case of unacceptable behavior. Students may lose the
opportunity to participate in the Dual Enrollment program if they are disruptive to the learning process;
violate the UF Code of Conduct or other UF regulations, and/or Home School Rules; or violate federal,
state, or local laws. In addition to the requirements above, to continue in the Dual Enrollment program,
students must:
1. Maintain a 3.0 cumulative UF GPA as confirmed by the Home School and UF’s Registrar's
Office.
Home education students who enter into their fifth year of high school (commonly referred to as “fifth
year seniors”) are not eligible for Dual Enrollment. Home education students may attend the Dual
Enrollment Program through the spring semester of their senior year. Students may not extend their
participation in the Dual Enrollment Program beyond their expected date of completion of their home
education program.
F. Registration Procedures. Documents required for each student must be submitted to UF, prior to
registration and in accordance with guidelines and registration deadlines posted on the UF Dual
Enrollment website. Appendix B, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, sets
forth further details in connection with the registration procedure.
G. Withdrawal Procedures. All Dual Enrollment students are responsible for officially withdrawing from
classes they are no longer attending in accordance with published University requirements and
deadlines. Students who do not officially withdraw from a class may receive a failing grade. Such a
failing grade becomes a part of their permanent transcript records and could have a negative effect on
future college admissions, scholarship opportunities, and/or financial aid. The Home School is
responsible for advising students in all aspects relating to dual enrollment.
H. Publicity. The Home School may not use UF's name, logos, trademarks or images or the name or image
of any employee or official of UF in any fundraising, publicity, advertising or media release without the
prior written consent of UF on each occasion, which may be given only by the UF Vice President for
University Relations or her designee.
III. ROLE OF THE UNIVERSITY
The University will:
A. Publish deadlines and procedures on the Dual Enrollment website.
B. Advice students of college level expectations and procedures as delineated in the attached
Appendix C, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
C. Provide advising, as appropriate, to ensure proper course placement and selection.
D. Notify the student of his or her grades as is regularly done with University students. In addition, a
document will be sent via postal mail or an electronic transmission system to the Home School
indicating work completed.
E. Assign a letter grade to each student enrolled in a Dual Enrollment course and forward a transcript to the
students’ home.
F. Be responsible for making an annual report to the Commissioner of Education on the operation of the
Dual Credit Enrollment program. The Home School will provide to the University any information
requested to complete such reports.
G. Be responsible for monitoring the quality of curriculum to ensure that instruction is consistent with the
University of Florida’s policies and procedures.
IV. ROLE OF THE HOME SCHOOL – Please initial each letter in section IV.
The Home School will:
A. Verify the students are eligible for Dual Enrollment in accordance with Section 1007.271, Florida
Statutes, and provide proof of enrollment in a home education program pursuant to Section 1002.41, F.S.
B. Recognize the expertise and experience of the Dual Enrollment Coordinator with regard to appropriate
course selection and maximum semester hours. The Dual Enrollment student is establishing a permanent
college transcript, which could negatively impact future university admissions and financial aid
eligibility
C. Students with disabilities seeking accommodations must register with the University’s Disability
Resource Center (DRC) and participate in DRC processes.
D. Provide access to computers and equipment, with internet access as necessary.
E. Provide transportation.
F. Understand that the Dual Enrollment Program Advisement and Guidance Specialists will act as
intermediaries between parents/guardians and College faculty and will comply with the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Because the High School Dual Enrollment Program
wishes to foster student independence and responsibility, parents/guardians are strongly discouraged
from directly contacting College faculty to discuss their children
G. Pay UF the standard tuition rate per credit hour plus the tuition differential set forth in UF Regulation
3.0375, as amended, from the Florida Education Finance Program funds to the University. The current
amount is $149.24 per credit hour for all Home School students enrolled. This rate is subject to change
annually. If students choose to enroll in courses that require placement exams, the students will be
required to pay for any/all placement exams.
H. Reimburse UF for tuition for all students who are registered by the end of UF’s Drop/Add period, within
30 days of receipt of the invoice. The Home School will have no obligation to pay tuition for summer
terms.
I. Provide all necessary instructional materials assigned for use within courses.
J. Apply credits earned by the students through Dual Enrollment toward the completion of a home
education program in accordance with Section 1007.27(4), F.S...
K. Perform the initial screening and monitor student performance while participating in the Dual Enrollment
program. The Home School will communicate, as needed, with UF Dual Enrollment staff in connection
with student monitoring (and, if necessary, providing support for) while participating in the Dual
Enrollment program.
V. JOINT RESPONSIBILITIES
A. UF and the Home School agree that all Dual Enrollment courses shall meet the provisions of the current
State of Florida laws and regulations.
B. UF and the Home School will establish budgetary procedures to support specialized Dual Enrollment
programs which will include the following provisions:
1. Dual Enrollment students1 are exempt from the payment of registration, tuition and, laboratory
fees for courses taken through Dual Enrollment at Florida public colleges or universities.
C. UF and the Home School will inform students and parents of the following:
1. Dual Enrollment college credit will transfer to any Florida public college or university offering a
course with the same prefix and number and must be treated as though taken at the receiving
institution.
2. The Department of Education developed the following statement on transfer guarantees pursuant
to Section 1007.271(15), F.S.. The purpose of the statement is to inform students and parents of
the potential for the dual enrollment course to articulate as an elective or general education course
into a postsecondary education certificate of degree program.
For those home education students who may seek a public school diploma, dual enrollment courses will
receive the same weighting for the high school grade point average as Advanced Placement (AP),
International Baccalaureate (IB), and Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) courses.
In addition, Dual Enrollment courses that meet core state university admission requirements in
English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, or World Languages shall
receive the same weighting as AP, IB, and AICE courses in the calculation of the high school grade point
average used for admission decisions. Florida Dual Enrollment college credit will transfer to any Florida
public college or university offering the Statewide Course Numbering System course number, and must
be treated as though taken at the receiving institution. However, if students do not attend the same college
or university where they earned the Dual Enrollment credit, the application of transfer credit to general
education, prerequisite, and degree programs may vary at the receiving institution. Private and out-of-
state colleges and universities may or may not grant college credit for courses taken through Dual
Enrollment.
VI. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
A. Liability. To the extent permitted by Florida law, each Party agrees to be fully responsible for its acts of
negligence or its agent's acts of negligence when acting within the course and scope of their employment
under this Agreement.
B. No Waiver of Sovereign Immunity. Nothing herein is intended to serve as a waiver of sovereign
immunity by any agency or political subdivision to which sovereign immunity may be applicable or of
any rights or limits to liability existing under Section 768.28, Florida Statutes. This section shall survive
the termination of all performance or obligations under this Agreement and shall be fully binding until
such time as any proceeding brought on account of this Agreement is barred by any applicable statute of
limitations.
C. No Third Party Beneficiaries. The Parties expressly acknowledge that it is not their intent to create or
confer any rights or obligations in or upon any third person or entity under this Agreement. None of the
Parties intends to directly or substantially benefit a third party by this Agreement. The Parties agree that
there are no third party beneficiaries to this Agreement and that no third party shall be entitled to assert a
claim against any of the Parties based upon this Agreement. Nothing herein shall be construed as consent
by an agency or political subdivision of the State of Florida to be sued by third Parties in any matter arising
out of any contract.
D. Equal Opportunity Provision. The Parties agree that no person shall be subjected to discrimination
because of age, race, color, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin,
1 Home Schools are not exempt from the payment of registration, tuition and, laboratory fees for courses taken through Dual Enrollment at Florida public colleges or universities.
religion, sex or sexual orientation in the performance of the Parties' respective duties, responsibilities and
obligations under this Agreement.
E. Remedies. All rights and remedies provided in this Agreement are not intended to be exclusive of any
other rights or remedies, and all rights and remedies shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to any
other rights or remedies now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute or otherwise. No single
or partial exercise by any party of any right, power, or remedy hereunder shall preclude any other or future
exercise thereof.
F. Annual Appropriation. The performance and obligations of UF, under this Agreement, shall be
contingent upon an annual budgetary appropriation by its governing body and/or the legislature. No
penalty shall accrue to such terminating party in the event this provision is exercised, and such terminating
party shall not be obligated or liable for any future payments due or any damages as a result of termination.
G. Excess Funds. Any party receiving funds paid under this Agreement agrees to promptly notify the other
party of any funds erroneously received upon the discovery of such erroneous payment or overpayment
and to refund such excess funds payment.
H. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be interpreted and construed in accordance with laws
of the State of Florida. In the event of any legal or equitable action arising under this Agreement, the
Parties agree that the jurisdiction and venue of such action shall lie exclusively within the courts of record
of the State of Florida located in Alachua County, Florida, and the Parties specifically waive any other
jurisdiction and venue.
I. Public Records. Each party shall maintain its own respective records and documents associated with this
Agreement in accordance with the records retention requirements applicable to public records. Each party
shall be responsible for compliance with any public records request served upon it pursuant to Chapter
119, Florida Statutes. Each party acknowledges that this Agreement and all attachments thereto are public
records.
J. Student Records: Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary within this Agreement, both Parties to
this Agreement shall fully comply with the requirements of FERPA, and any other state or federal law or
regulation regarding the confidentiality of student records.
K. Safeguarding the Confidentiality of Shared Student Records.
The Parties agree to:
1. Hold the student records and information in strict confidence and not use or disclose except as
required by this Agreement or permitted by law. All shared student records will be disclosed only
to those who have a need to access the information in order to perform their assigned duties.
2. Safeguard the student records through administrative, physical and technological safety standards
to ensure adequate controls are in place to protect these student records in accordance with
FERPA's privacy requirements.
3. Continually monitor its operations and take all actions necessary to assure that the student
information and records are safeguarded in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
L. Background Screening. Dual Enrollment students attending courses at UF are deemed to be post-
secondary students. UF instructional personnel are not required to submit to the same level background
screening as secondary school instructional personnel. Accordingly, applicable UF instructional
personnel will not require direct contact with secondary school students beyond the scope of its post-
secondary curriculum delivered through its online process or the on campus process for Alachua County
residents only.
M. Entirety of Agreement. This Agreement ratifies or modifies all other agreements between the Home
school and UF that may affect Dual Enrollment. This document incorporates and includes all prior
negotiations, correspondence, conversations, agreements and understandings applicable to the matters
contained herein and the Parties agree that there are no commitments, agreements or understandings
concerning the subject matter of this Agreement that are not contained in this document. Accordingly, the
Parties agree that no deviation from the terms hereof shall be predicated upon any prior representations or
agreements, whether oral or written.
N. Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto and
their respective successors and assigns. Reference in the preceding sentence to “assigns” shall not be
deemed or construed to authorize, legitimatize or render effective any assignment in violation of the
provisions of paragraph O below.
O. Assignment. Neither this Agreement nor any interest herein may be assigned, transferred or encumbered
by any party without the prior written consent of the other party. There shall be no partial assignments of
this Agreement including, without limitation, the partial assignment of any right to receive payments.
P. Incorporation by Reference. All Exhibits/Appendices attached hereto and referenced herein Appendices
A-C shall be deemed to be incorporated into this Agreement by reference.
Q. Captions. The captions, section designations, section numbers, article numbers, titles and headings
appearing in this Agreement are inserted only as a matter of convenience, have no substantive meaning,
and in no way define, limit, construe or describe the scope or intent of such articles or sections of this
Agreement, nor in any way effect this Agreement and shall not be construed to create a conflict with the
provisions of this Agreement.
R. Severability. In the event that any one or more of the sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or provisions
contained in this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, unlawful,
unenforceable or void in any respect, such shall not affect the remaining portions of this Agreement and
the same shall remain in full force and effect as if such invalid, illegal, unlawful, unenforceable or void
sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or provisions had never been included herein.
S. Preparation of Agreement. The Parties acknowledge that they have sought and obtained whatever
competent advice and counsel as was necessary for them to form a full and complete understanding of all
rights and obligations herein and that the preparation of this Agreement has been their joint effort. The
language agreed to, herein expresses their mutual intent and the resulting document shall not, solely as a
matter of judicial construction, be construed more severely against one of the Parties than the other.
T. Amendments. No modification, amendment, or alteration in the terms or conditions contained herein
shall be effective unless contained in a written document prepared with the same or similar formality as
this Agreement and executed by each party hereto.
U. Waiver. The Parties agree that each requirement, duty and obligation set forth herein is substantial and
important to the formation of this Agreement and, therefore, is a material term hereof. Any party 's failure
to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of such provision or modification
of this Agreement unless the waiver is in writing and signed by the party waiving such provision. A written
waiver shall only be effective as to the specific instance for which it is obtained and shall not be deemed
a continuing or future waiver.
V. Force Majeure. Neither party shall be obligated to perform any duty, requirement or obligation under
this Agreement if such performance is prevented by fire, hurricane, earthquake, explosion, wars, sabotage,
accident, flood, acts of God, strikes, or other labor disputes, riot or civil commotions, or by reason of any
other matter or condition beyond the control of either party, and which cannot be overcome by reasonable
diligence and without unusual expense ("Force Majeure"). In no event shall a lack of funds on the part of
either party be deemed Force Majeure.
W. Default. The Parties agree that, in the event that either party is in default of its obligations under this
Agreement, the non-defaulting party shall provide to the defaulting party (30) days written notice to cure
the default. However, in the event said default cannot be cured within said thirty (30) day period and the
defaulting party is diligently attempting in good faith to cure same, the time period shall be reasonably
extended to allow the defaulting party additional cure time. Upon the occurrence of a default that is not
cured during the applicable cure period, this Agreement may be terminated by the non-defaulting party
upon thirty (30) days notice. Such termination shall not affect the rights and duties of the Parties under
this Agreement with respect to the Dual Enrollment students enrolled in the then current UF academic
semester.
X. Authority. Each person signing this Agreement on behalf of either party individually warrants that he or
she has full legal power to execute this Agreement on behalf of the party for whom he or she is signing,
and to bind and obligate such party with respect to all provisions contained in this Agreement.
Y. Notice. When any of the Parties desire to give notice to the other, such notice must be in writing, sent by
either email or U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the party for whom it is intended at the place last
specified; the place for giving notice shall remain such until it is changed by written notice in compliance
with the provisions of this paragraph. For the present, the Parties designate the following as the respective
places for giving notice:
To the Home School: [insert Parent name and address]
To UF: Dr. Joseph Glover
Provost and Senior Vice President for
Academic Affairs
University of Florida
235 Tigert Hall
Box 113175
Gainesville, FL, 32611-3175
With a copy to:
Dr. Brian K. Marchman
Director, Distance & Continuing Education
2046 NE Waldo Rd #1150
Gainesville, FL 32609
[Signature page to follow.]
SIGNATURE PAGE TO DUAL ENROLLMENT ARTICULATION AGREEMENT
FOR THE HOME EDUCATION PROGRAM
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized